Cohort 3 (December 2024 - April 2025)

David Johnson

Durham, NC

N.C F.O.R.C.E
This NC F.O.R.C.E (Frontline, Optimization, Resilience, & Community Empowerment) professionalizes community violence intervention outreach workers and violence interrupters through college-based education and certification. With a curriculum focused on mental health, community health, and peer support, it equips frontline workers to address violence more effectively. In partnership with Durham Tech and local organizations, the program builds career pathways and strengthens public safety through a skilled CVI workforce.